WalletHub releases nationwide ranking of states by healthcare cost, access and outcomes
WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 44 health-related metrics, ranking Alaska as the lowest and New Hampshire as the top performer.
A new analysis by WalletHub examined health-care performance in every state and the District of Columbia, applying 44 indicators across three categories: cost, access and outcomes. The study drew on statistics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the US Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CDC and several health foundations. Alaska ranked last overall, hampered by high insurance premiums and middling access and outcomes scores.
New Hampshire topped the list, boasting the lowest average monthly premium, the nation’s lowest infant mortality rate and strong outcome metrics. Mid-ranked states such as California and Minnesota showed mixed results, with relatively high costs but better access or outcomes. The report underscores how regional variations in insurance costs, provider density and disease prevalence shape residents’ health and financial burden.
Why it matters
State health-care rankings reveal where policy changes could improve affordability and outcomes for Americans.
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